What do you make for Christmas breakfast AND Christmas Dinner?

[Eighty8Keys]

For breakfast I make a Jolly Breakfast Ring, which came from the Betty Crocker Cookbook for Boys and Girls that I had as a child. It's become a Christmas morning tradition since my son was a small child (he's 34 now). You melt butter in a ring mold, sprinkle in chopped walnuts and brown sugar, place maraschino cherries evenly spaced around the bottom. Then you dip Pillsbury biscuits in melted butter and roll them in a mixture of cinnamon, sugar and chopped nuts layering them in the ring mold (usually two layers). After baking until the biscuits are done, you turn the mold over onto a plate and you have a very pretty Christmas wreath. It's a nightmare of sugar and carbs, but it's delicious.

We usually do Christmas Eve dinner with family rather than get together on Christmas Day. If I host, I usually do a ham since it's easy to do and we end up with a lot of leftovers.

 

[LJSquishy]

Christmas tradition on my side of the family is to have Orange Rolls (like cinnamon rolls but with orange zest/orange glaze) for breakfast while opening gifts. They were not homemade, just the Rhodes frozen ones that you assemble and bake, although I don't think they sell them anymore. Christmas dinner (usually around 3pm) is always ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans, etc.

When my husband and I got married, I continued the same tradition with Orange Rolls on Christmas morning, although I make them from scratch. We also have a ham on Christmas. We eat very, very, healthy now though so we won't be having the same breakfast and any sides we eat with the ham won't be unhealthy...probably just lots of roasted veggies.

My favorite all-time breakfast is Creamed Eggs on toast. I'm trying to remember if my mom would make it mid-morning after we opened Christmas gifts...she probably did. I make it for my husband on special occasions and he loves it as much as I do!

 

[Mickeypooh99]

Christmas breakfast is always poohs puffed french toast. Then I also have ham and egg casserole, bacon, and a fruit tray.

Christmas dinner is eating out at whatever place we can find open. My DS gets to chose from open places because it's his birthday. So we switch to birthday celebration in the afternoon by going to a movie and dinner.

 

[si-am]

Christmas breakfast is ham and Swiss cheese croissants, warmed in oven. For lunch we do prime rib roast and Yorkshire pudding. Dinner is usually leftovers or sometimes we go out for Chinese-- some of my family members have to leave after lunch because they go to work the next day, so dinner isn't our big meal.

 

[Minnesota!]

Christmas breakfast is ham and Swiss cheese croissants, warmed in oven. For lunch we do prime rib roast and Yorkshire pudding. Dinner is usually leftovers or sometimes we go out for Chinese-- some of my family members have to leave after lunch because they go to work the next day, so dinner isn't our big meal.

Good idea!

I do an egg bake each year - changing up ingredients. Last year I did an eggs benedict egg bake that was fantastic.

This year? Who knows.

Eve - we are having baked potato soup, and appetizers while we watch XMas movies.

Day - we are having shredded turkey sandwiches, veggies/dip, and whatever everyone else pitches in. I might make a vat of scalloped taters, too.

 

[ncdj2013]

We need to watch the carbs too and often do a crustless quiche. Here is a link to a recipe that looks similar to the one we use except ours has 4 eggs instead of 2 eggs + 1/ 2 c egg whites like this one says. You can change up the fillings.

http://community.cookinglight.com/s...pe-review-Quiche-with-Sausage-Apples-and-Sage

 

[crazelion]

Here in town:
Christmas Eve
Pull pork, meatball, lil smokies app

Christmas morning while watching the WDW parade
Cereal and milk or leftovers

Christmas Dinner
Ham
Collard greens
mac and cheese
potato salad
rolls
chocolate cake and sweet potato pie

Go out Town
What over is open Christmas eve

Christmas morning hotel free breakfast and go back open gifts
Christmas Dinner whatever is open or eat in parks

On top that I have three old foster child that i have go shopping for. I just took in today.

 

[msmama]

There are 5 of us.

Eve - So far it looks like the pizza is ahead of Chinese in the votes.

Breakfast - Usually an overnight egg bake and cinnamon rolls (from the can). Though I'm thinking probably change it up for plain scrambled eggs this year (and sausage).

Dinner - While I was ordering Omaha steaks to be delivered to my sister, I decided to order some for myself, too, so we are having bacon wrapped filet, their potato puffs and caramel apple tartlets (I'll toss a veggie in too).

 

[StephMK]

One of my biggest regrets for the year we spent Christmas week at Disney World is that my mother refused to save me any of the loaf. (We visited them and did Christmas the following week.) She said it was what I got for choosing "Mickey over Mommy."

Is that a Nativity scene made of pickle slices?? OMG, that is hilarious! I love those weird things that become "famous" within the family. That is the oddest food tradition I have ever heard of -how did that ever get created or is it an actual recipe? Fun that your family loves it so much!

Xmas eve:
Asst appetizers
Cold shrimp
meat & cheese
chili & cinnamon rolls (it's a Nebraska thing)

Xmas morning:
leftover cinnamon rolls
Xmas casserole (I dunno--eggs, cheese, potatoes, sausage)

What is it about cinnamon rolls & chili? I always see it advertised at Runza and have never heard of that combo before. I have yet to try it even though I like both items individually.

I usually do a big brunch, which becomes breakfast/lunch/dinner that day. We have spiral ham, cheesy potatoes, egg casserole, French toast casserole, rolls, and fruit. Later in the day, I will sometimes make green bean casserole and bring out summer sausage, cheese & crackers and assorted cookies.

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

Our tradition is somewhat strange, as the food doesn't see to have anything to do with Christmas. It started when we were young, and has continued ever since. My mother would put a pot of vegetable soup on the stove to simmer, and we'd head out to go to the Christmas Eve services at church. By the time we'd return home, our grandparents and other relatives would have arrived at the house, and we'd have our Midnight supper and present exchange. The big hit of the meal, though, would be something we call "the loaf." Earlier in the day, Mom would assemble it an put it in the refrigerator to chill. Dad is usually in charge of decorating it, and usually makes some Christmas-themed decorations using pickle tray items. The loaf is essentially a three layer sandwich "iced" in cream cheese. A layer of bread (crust removed), a layer of chicken salad, more bread, then ham salad, more bread, then egg salad, and a final layer of bread. The icing is softened cream cheese mixed with sweet pickle juice. Even now when we're grown, the biggest issue each year is the fact that there are three of us kids and only two "end" pieces.

Here's a picture of the loaf from a few years ago:



One of my biggest regrets for the year we spent Christmas week at Disney World is that my mother refused to save me any of the loaf. (We visited them and did Christmas the following week.) She said it was what I got for choosing "Mickey over Mommy."

Oh my gosh! I thought we were the only family that heard of the "sandwich loaf". It is TDF! My mom used to make it for baby and bridal showers. I made it a few years ago for a light Easter lunch. It is incredibly good.

Google "sandwich loaf with cream cheese icing" and you will find a recipe. My mom used to put a bit of mayo in the cream cheese icing so that it would spread better. She would also have a bakery slice the bread lengthwise to make the loaf.

Sure brings back good memories

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

I make my mom's recipe for "Wife Saver Pie" for Christmas breakfast. I usually make it Christmas Eve day before church.

Everyone loves it and there is usually enough left over for lunch (it's just 4 of us for breakfast).

For dinner I cook the usual: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, carrots and green beans. There is usually enough left over for turkey Sheppard's Pie on the 26th. I want to cater dinner this year since I never get to relax on Christmas day and haven't really been able to enjoy watching my dd and ds open their presents for the last 10 years .

 

[Riles_and_Gabe]

Christmas Eve dinner is the big meal in our family. We have a lot of traditional Polish Food and is so delicious!

On Christmas Day we don't go anywhere and just enjoy our presents. Our tradition is that on Christmas Day (and Christmas Day only), we can eat anything we want and no one can object. So the kids eat desserts and chips all day long . We go to be satisfied and a slight stomach ache.

 

[bababear_50]

Christmas Morning Breakfast

Fresh fruit salad-fresh whip cream
(made the night before)
I add bananas just before serving

cinnamon buns (warm)

Bacon,egg and cheese casserole.
(Made the night before),

Fresh orange juice
specialty teas/ coffee
Hot chocolate

Dinner
This year I am making a turkey breast instead of a full sized Turkey.
Mashed potatoes
Veggies

 

[Gigi22]

OJ, bacon and eggs with toast for breakfast. Turkey with all the trimmings including homemade cornbread stuffing, puréed turnip and apple, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes. Shortbread for dessert. I buy a couple of mince tarts from the bakery to nibble on too.

 

[LovesTimone]

Christmas Eve - We normally have friends and family stop in, for cocktails, and appetizers. I have had a taco bar, Beef and Chicken, tomato's, lettuce, onion, salsa, guacamole, spanish rice, sour cream, con queso and lots of cheese, Chili - Beef and Chicken with the fixin', Sandwich bar -I did a ham, with different breads and cheese, made some homemade potato salad and macaroni salad, and the fixin' for sandwiches. These were a big hit, kept the cost down and was able to enjoy my guest. Last year we went to some friends and she made Homemade Tomato basil soup, Chicken noodle stoup ( it was thicker than soup) it was so yummy I stole the recipe, and then she did grilled cheese sandwiches to order, on a griddle.

Christmas morning - For us it has changed as our DD's have gotten older, now they are married and starting families of their own, I am sure it will continue to change. So everything from cinnamon rolls and pastries to a huge breakfast. But I guess our favorite would be French Toast ( my DH makes the bestest!!!) with bacon. - I also have made quiche, and hash brown casserole.

Christmas Dinner - We are not traditional... so we have had, Chinese -Steak and potatoes - Seafood - Shrimp and Scallops - Lasagna and salad - Surf and Turf -Standing Rib Roast - Buffets at Tusker House, Crystal Palace and Chef Mickeys...

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

We keep it simple - Christmas breakfast is whatever they want to make themselves since everyone gets up at different times.

Christmas dinner is a ham, mashed potatoes and gravy plus whatever vegs I feel like doing. This year will be an apple pie for dessert.

Christmas eve is either a few appetizers or soup and sandwiches. I've already ordered a lunch meat type platter and veg. platter from publix so it'll be soup and sandwiches this year.

I used to cook and cook and cook but nobody really appreciated it so now I don't.

 

[momto2inKC]

Christmas Eve- we go to the in-laws and have ham and turkey with all the usual sides.

Christmas morning- usually cinnamon rolls

Christmas dinner- Honey Baked ham, scalloped potatoes ('Ohana recipe), and whatever other sides we throw together

 

[Priorityonecb]

Christmas Eve: Appetizers and Christmas cookies/goodies.

Christmas breakfast: Cinnamon rolls, Nutella croissants and a big fruit salad

Christmas dinner: We do an indoor grill/fondue. So, steak, shrimp, zuchinni, asparagus, mushrooms, etc for grilling and dipping...with roasted red potatoes on the side as well.

 

[lizbaby007]

Christmas morning is all about the SAUSAGE BALLS and MONKEY BREAD!!!!! YUM YUM YUM!!! We always do a ham, spoonbread, scallop potatoes, pea salad, carrot salad and rolls for dinner BUT I am 32 weeks pregnant and refuse to stand there cooking all afternoon. My DH does not cook, although he tries hard and I do not want another Thanksgiving fiasco of him attempting to put together an entire holiday meal with little to no preperation and hearing him say "Honey, Ive got this just go relax" all day just to end up at Cracker Barrel late in the day after major fail in the kitchen.

Soooooooo, we will be eating enchiladas, beans, rice and whatever else my little prego heart desires at our local Mexican restaurant that will be open - God Bless them - on Christmas day.

 

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

Is that a Nativity scene made of pickle slices?? OMG, that is hilarious! I love those weird things that become "famous" within the family. That is the oddest food tradition I have ever heard of -how did that ever get created or is it an actual recipe? Fun that your family loves it so much!

Yep. Pickle nativity. Sweet Baby Jesus is a Sweet Baby Gerkin. Other years, it's been Christmas trees, wreaths, Wise Men, the star. He gets pretty creative with the pickles and olives.

My mom says one of her bridesmaids made it for her bridal shower 50+ years ago, which is when she first had it. She doesn't remember when she first did it for Christmas Eve. I know it's been at least since the mid-70s, though.

Oh my gosh! I thought we were the only family that heard of the "sandwich loaf". It is TDF! My mom used to make it for baby and bridal showers. I made it a few years ago for a light Easter lunch. It is incredibly good.

Google "sandwich loaf with cream cheese icing" and you will find a recipe. My mom used to put a bit of mayo in the cream cheese icing so that it would spread better. She would also have a bakery slice the bread lengthwise to make the loaf.

Sure brings back good memories

Now that you say that, I think mom puts mayo in her icing, too.